It's all systems go for new DNA lab in Gqeberha, says Cele
The lab is due to help with DNA-testing amid a severe backlog of criminal cases.
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The lab is due to help with DNA-testing amid a severe backlog of criminal cases.
Last month, Cele announced that police officials had reduced the DNA backlog from 240,000 to 71,0000 cases.
Questions have been asked about the government's stated figure regarding a DNA backlog, with some saying it's not realistic.
This came to light as the South African Police Service (SAPS) worked on reducing its DNA analysis backlog from 240,000 to 71,000 cases in six months.
Police Minister Bheki Cele said the backlog was caused by administrative issues and one testing centre being flooded with cases.